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Update: Well…so much for that. ___________________________________________________________ The 5-for-5 rule has really put a halt to offseason recruiting at the moment as college basketball staffs wait and see if a whole new group of players becomes eligible if the rule passes. For Kentucky Basketball, it didn’t seem like much weight should be put on a return […]
The Kentucky women’s basketball have added a major piece to their frontcourt, as Florida transfer Me’Arah O’Neal announced her commitment to Kentucky via Instagram. O’Neal, the daughter of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, chose the Wildcats over finalists Virginia, North Carolina, and USC, according to Talia Goodman of On3. The 6-foot-4 forward is coming off a […]
Miikka Muurinen has made his decision, committing to the Arkansas Razorbacks over a strong list of contenders that included Kentucky, Indiana, North Carolina, and others, according to Joe Tipton of Rivals. The 6-foot-10, 185-pound prospect, who plays basketball in Serbia, is ranked No. 55 overall and the No. 9 power forward in the 2026 class, […]
Former Kentucky Wildcat and two-time NBA champion Rajon Rondo is reportedly in the running to be a NBA head coach. According to Marc Stein, the New Orleans Pelicans are largely considering Rondo for their HC position. He spent the 2017-2018 season as the starting point guard, averaging eight points and as many assists in 65 […]
Kentucky added another piece to its roster last week, as Zyon Hawthorne, the younger brother of Braydon Hawthorne, officially joined the program following Braydon’s return announcement. Zyon, a 6-foot-2 combo guard out of Huntington Prep, averaged 11.2 points, seven assists, and three rebounds per game as a senior, drawing interest from programs like Wichita State, […]
With decision day looming, we now have a clear-cut favorite in the recruitment of 4-star recruit Miikka Muurinen, who will announce his college decision Monday. 247 Sports recruiting expert Travis Branham has logged a Crystal Ball prediction with a 6/10 confidence level for Muurinen to land with John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks. A 6-foot-10, […]
As Mark Pope works frantically to build the 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball roster, we now have a high school reclassification candidate to monitor. According to On3’s Joe Tipton, Pope is set to have an in-home visit with 5-star wing Ryan Hampton. Tipton also notes that Hampton is a reclass candidate, which he almost has to be […]
The massive rush of players into the portal is done: No one else can jump in now that the deadline has passed. 4,949 players decided grass would be greener in another pasture, and nearly 1,000 of them are still in the portal. The harsh reality is that some of them won’t find new homes; it happens […]
Could the Kentucky Basketball team soon add another player to the roster? Jerone Morton, the Kentucky native who played at Washington State last season, wrapped up his visit with Kentucky, and now we wait to see if he’ll be a Wildcat next season. Indications are that Morton had a good visit to Kentucky, but we’ll […]
Two former Kentucky Wildcats wide receivers, Ja’Mori Maclin and Dane Key, have found NFL homes. Maclin agreed to an undrafted free agent contract with the Buffalo Bills, while Key signed with the Denver Broncos. Maclin spent two forgettable seasons in Lexington after starting his career with the Missouri Tigers and turning into an All-Conference player […]
With the 237th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Kentucky Wildcats running back Seth McGowan. The Colts had already drafted Jalen Farmer in the fourth round, so the two former Cats will now team up in Indy. McGowan was originally a consensus 4-star recruit in the class of 2020. He committed […]
A couple of former Kentucky Football wide receivers heard their names called on Day 3 of the NFL Draft. Kendrick Law was drafted 168th overall by the Detroit Lions. Detroit traded up to take the former Kentucky wide receiver in Round 5. In his one year in Lexington, Law led Kentucky in receiving yards with […]
Selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 153rd overall pick in Round 5, Lexington’s own Jager Burton has realized his NFL dreams. Burton becomes the second Kentucky Football player to hear his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft, joining teammate Jalen Farmer (Indianapolis Colts in Round 4) and a string of current pros, […]
With the 113th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Kentucky Wildcats guard Jalen Farmer was selected by the Indianapolis Colts. He is the first Wildcat to hear his name called in this year’s draft, which hopes to produce several more Kentucky draftees when it’s all said and done. A 3-star recruit out of high […]
As Kentucky Basketball continues to fill out its roster, one of its top remaining recruits is set to make a college decision on Monday, and another could follow suit. On Saturday, 5-star forward Miikka Muurinen revealed that he will make his college choice on Monday, April 27. The 6-foot-10 big man is ranked 55th overall […]
As expected, USC transfer Gabey Dynes has committed to the Louisville Cardinals, making the announcement on Saturday. Dynes’ decision came after a flurry of visits this week, including trips to Xavier, Kentucky, and Louisville. In the end, the recruitment was down to Kentucky vs. Louisville, but the Wildcats weren’t willing to offer the same package […]
Good morning, BBN! The Kentucky Wildcats are in the heart of the offseason as they look to fill out their roster. Now, as they wait for the 5-in-5 ruling and some potential commitments from several transfer targets, Mark Pope is starting to turn his attention to filling out his final assistant coach opening. Needless to […]
Donnie Freeman is an elite talent, the kind of player who immediately raises the ceiling of any roster he joins. His skill set stands out, but so too does his game-to-game availability. The big caveat with Freeman is his health, as his now-surgically repaired toe has limited him to just 37 games over two seasons […]
The commitment of Ousmane N’Diaye has sparked plenty of conversation across Big Blue Nation, with Kentucky Basketball fans offering a mix of excitement and curiosity following the addition. Shortly after the news broke, social media lit up with reactions ranging from optimism about N’Diaye’s size and potential to how he fits into Mark Pope’s overall […]
The Kentucky Wildcats are on the board, this time landing a commitment from international big man Ousmane N’Diaye. It was actually announced by UK Sports Network on Friday and retweeted by the Kentucky men’s basketball Twitter handle, meaning the news was effectively broken by UK. N’Diaye is a 22-year-old from Senegal who stands 6-foot-11 and […]
The Louisville Cardinals are likely getting two transfer portal players that Kentucky Basketball showed interest in, even hosting one for a visit. On Friday, news broke that Dayton guard De’Shayne Montgomery had committed to the Cardinals, despite drawing recent interest from Kentucky. Shortly after that news broke, On3’s Joe Tipton reported that Louisville was the […]
Kentucky football continues its strong early push in the Class of 2027, landing a commitment from Lexington Christian Academy tight end Conrad Hart on Friday. Hart, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound in-state prospect, becomes the latest addition to a rapidly growing recruiting class under head coach Will Stein. The 3-star tight end chose the Wildcats shortly after […]
Another day, another recruiting update for Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope. It’s no secret that the Big Blue Nation is frustrated with how this past season went and the current status of recruiting for UK basketball. Kentucky has missed on several players they appeared to be “all in” on and that’s a major red […]
The Kentucky Basketball coaching staff has had a busy couple of weeks as the transfer portal has finally come into full swing. The Cats have nine players on the roster for the 2026-27 season, giving Pope about six spots to fill. According to Jacob Polacheck of KSR, the Wildcats are interested in international prospect Ousmane […]
Kentucky Basketball is once again under the microscope, and according to Kyle Tucker, that scrutiny is extending across college basketball. Appearing on Uninterrupted by Matt Jones, hosted by Jones on Thursday, Tucker revealed that other programs and executives around college basketball are mocking head coach Mark Pope and Kentucky. “They are,” Tucker says on Uninterrupted […]